Patricia (Pam) has been the most responsive and compassionate therapist I have had to date (and I have had a lot of therapists). She originally supported me through one of the darkest periods of my life when both my physical and mental health were failing and she guided me and helped me cope.
Patricia Manning, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Patricia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Patricia. View 26 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in South Carolina and Oregon
Recent reviews
Love her to pieces! She is easy to talk to.
More about Patricia
- 11 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Feeling isolated, sad, anxious, confused? Or are you struggling with a difficult personal or work relationship? Sometimes life is just overwhelming and that has never been more true than with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic. Please know that you really aren’t alone in these struggles and that you aren’t “crazy” either. My name is “Pam” Manning and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in SC. Whether you are struggling with short term dilemmas related to your current circumstances or desire to delve deeply into your psyche to better understand yourself and develop an increased sense of purpose, I would be honored to support your journey.
Forty-three years ago, while studying psychology at Wofford College, I began working with children and families impacted by violence in Upstate SC. I went on to serve as child protection worker and in permanency planning and adoptions. Over the years I continued working with children, adolescents and their parents in a variety of settings… foster care, residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, alternative schools and at a shelter for folks impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault. As my interest in helping people heal from traumas grew, I returned to college, earning a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Webster University in order to hone my skills and better serve my clients.
What I have learned over the years is that the human spirit is incredibly resilient. We are capable of great things in our lives if we can learn to cope with the circumstances that inevitably confront us.
Philosophy and Approach:
The overriding philosophy I utilize in my work is that of Existentialism. This model purports that many of the challenges of human existence are universally applicable to all peoples. Thus, problems all people face, such as loss, freedom, responsibility and the meaning of life are viewed in terms of natural stages in normal human development rather than in terms of maladjustment or mental illness. My overriding philosophy of existentialism is enhanced by the Biopsychosocial Model that underscores the individual’s unique life circumstances such as ethnicity, sex, gender identity, biological or physical challenges and socioeconomic strata.
I utilize a Client Centered approach which incorporates an eclectic toolbox of techniques that have a common theme… they have all been thoroughly researched and are considered as “Best Practice” techniques. These include but are not limited to, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy and Play Therapy.
I love the work I do, it is often challenging but never boring and I find that really getting to know a person is a gift… for me but also for my clients as they learn what they are actually capable of. I approach my work with a deep sense of commitment. The level of anguish that many people struggle with can be crippling and I have found that often, with support, newly mastered tools and a caring guide, people can heal from unimaginable trauma, achieve balance and even joy!
I will honor your journey but will not back away from challenging you when your choices are ineffective or self-sabotaging. I look forward to joining you as you embark on the adventure of your life … the adventure of creating the best, most productive, joyful life you can!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and Foster Care
Attachment issues
Blended Family Issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic Violence
Emptiness
Family Problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Self-love
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Patricia Manning's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487113593.
- LPC · South Carolina · 6060 · Expires August 2025
- LPC · Oregon · C5983 · Expires March 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Patricia Manning
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Patricia (Pam) has been the most responsive and compassionate therapist I have had to date (and I have had a lot of therapists). She originally supported me through one of the darkest periods of my life when both my physical and mental health were failing and she guided me and helped me cope.
Love her to pieces! She is easy to talk to.
I continue to be incredibly grateful for Pam’s expertise, support, and gentle ‘nudging’. She’s fantastic!
Patricia is a highly skilled therapist who has helped my so much with my family relationships. Very highly recommend!
She's the only thing keeping me together right now.
Patricia is exactly the therapist I was hoping to find. Warm, professional, understanding, and providing real life, practical skills that I can apply to situations. Very highly recommend.
She is awesome even in my most crappy moments and I don’t want to talk to anyone I am always happy to talk to her
Patricia is incredibly good in guiding me to the toughest situations. There are no words to describe how gentle, kind, empathetic, yet strong and direct she is.
She’s amazing!
Love her to pieces!
Patricia (Pam) is a wonderful counselor. I can’t imagine being matched up with a more caring, compassionate therapist. She has been perfect for me.
Pam is wonderful! She’s patient, kind and really listens to what is going on. She doesn’t just reply with “textbook” answers and I love that she’s willing to challenge my thinking to help me see other perspectives and opportunities. She makes dealing with very tough issues less painful and is willing to walk with you through it. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Patricia was an enormous help! Her kindness, professionalism, and down-to- earth style was exactly what I needed to help get me through a tough time. I am very grateful to have been matched with her.
Excellent in every way!
Patricia is an amazing counselor. I love her calmness and attentiveness . She listens! She cares! She has strategy to help one get through their tough challenges. She helps you Work your way through. She is patient and very experienced to serve and help others. One word to describe Patrica….Genuine!
I was slightly reluctant to start sessions virtually with concern that it would be difficult to establish a connection. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The BetterHelp matching tool paired me with Patricia (Pam) and from our first session the connect felt great! I’m into my second month with Pam and feel like our time together has really helped me. Very glad I decided to start this journey!
This consouler you can tell has a vast array of knowledge and understanding of the human psyche. She is great and being unbiased and supporting for conflict resolution. I would highly recommend her!
Patricia (Pam) is awesome. She has helped me tremendously, and I have sought her out to re-address some issues. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs someone to listen to them and help them.
Patricia has been so helpful to me during a very difficult season. She's worked with me in a number of areas relating to my past and present, and she's got a lifetime of experience and training to bring to the table. She's made a huge difference in my ability to press froward and get unstuck.
Pam brings a supportive, kind, and non-judgmental energy to our sessions. She has a calming effect and is pragmatic in her approach. I've thoroughly enjoyed working with Pam since November and have gained many 'new tools to add to my toolbox'.
LOve her!
She’s great! I feel like she really understands what I’m experiencing and she is gracious and kind
Pat is really lovely and easy to talk with.
Patricia Manning is an amazing counselor. She is the only therapist I’ve ever interacted with that I truly felt I could speak to openly. She has an incredible amount of experience, and she really does know what she is doing. She’s so helpful, and because of her I’m doing significantly better.
I was very nervous about signing up for Betterhelp because I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised when I got to be paired with Patricia. She is just the type of counsellor I have been looking for; wise, experienced and action and goal oriented not just someone who listens. While it is a perfectly normal counseling style it wasn't really what I was looking for. I have been ready to do the work to change the habits in my life and Patricia has been perfect for that. If you are looking for part counsellor part coach part wise woman then she is for you. Thanks Patricia!
Better Help has matched me with the perfect counsellor. I have already recommended the site and my Therapist to my best friend.
Frequently asked questions
Does Patricia Manning offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Patricia Manning works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Patricia Manning speak?
Patricia Manning speaks English.
How many years of experience does Patricia Manning have?
Patricia Manning has 11 years of experience.
Where is Patricia Manning licensed to practice?
Patricia Manning is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Oregon.
Does Patricia Manning accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Patricia Manning does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Patricia Manning offer?
Patricia Manning offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Patricia Manning?
Patricia Manning can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Patricia Manning?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.